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May 07, 2015 6: “Starbright, Part 1: Falling Star”
Synopsis: “It’s time for Jem and the Holograms to begin shooting Starbright, the movie that was part of their Battle of the Bands winnings. Pizzazz has some nasty surprises in store for them: her father has bought the movie studio that produces Starbright, the Misfits are the new costars and Eric Raymond is running the studio! Jem and the Holograms are determined not to lose their movie to their arch rivals, but tempers quickly heat up as production gets underway. Meanwhile, Jerrica learns that one of her Starlight Girls, Ba Nee may be having trouble with her eyes.”
Summary: Struggling between her duel identities as per usual, at Howard Sands party, the Countess summons Jem to the Hologram’s dressing room to check out the amazing outfits she made for her and the band. Mingling at the party with guests, Rio comments on how amazong Jem looks. A random person asks Jem if she knows where Jerrica is. Rio doesn’t seem to happy about Jem’s rather swift departure.
Rio (to Jem): You look so hot, you’ll melt the cameras.
At Starlight house, one of the orphans, Ba Nee is sitting uncomfortably close to the television set (which just so happens to be playing the Hologram’s “Like A Dream”). Mrs. Bailey chats up Jerrica and voices her concern about Ba Nee’s vision. Jerrica, clearly sharing her concern, immediately decides to make an appointment with an Ophthalmologist. Shana and her boyfriend Anthony Julian walk-in—he asks to speak with Jem (Jerrica runs off to switch identities).
Jerrica enters the hidden room where Synergy is stored. She has concerns about Synergy’s power levels, as she’s been changing between Jem and Jerrica rather often. Synergy quells Jerrica’s trepidation and mentions she can project up to 600 holographic images per minute, without power loss. Jerrica pats Synergy’s display and says”
Jerrica: My father sure knew what he was doing when you built you.
Back at the party, Shana’s boyfriend introduces “Vivian Montgomery” (AKA, “Video”). Video expresses interest in producing a documentary about the making of the Hologram’s first movie. Naturally, Jem jumps at the chance and accepts her offer. But before they can get into deep discussions about the project, Jem is interrupted by one of the Starlight orphans: “Leelah,” whow as actually looking for Jerrica. Once again, switching back to Jerrica, it turns out Leelah was worried about running out of ice for the party. Jerrica seems like a bit of a control freak, wanting to control every aspect of the party. Why can’t she delegate and let other capable hands handle the minutia of the event? Rio pulls her away to a balcony where they can have a private moment and convince her she’s trying to do too much. Jerrica shifts the conversation to Jem, seemingly for the purpose of eliciting a comment from Rio about how beautiful she is. Is Jerrica jealous with her fictional counterpart?
Rio: Yeah. She makes the air sizzle. Like some bright and dazzling dream. If you can find her. But you’re not like Jem. You know what I love about you, Jerrica? You’re so responsible, and dependable, and comfortable to be with.
Jem: You make me sound like an old pair of shoes.
Rio: I can fix that (kisses Jerrica).
(Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “Who Is He Kissing”)
After an extended and possibly uncomfortbly long kiss, Pizzazz and the Misfits are spying on the Hologram’s party. Pizzaz is actually looking at Starlight house through some incredibly power binoculars, because she can see them from the balcony of her father’s mansion.
Pizzazz: I want to be famous. I want my name spoken with awe. I want people to throw themselves at my feet. That movie should be my movie, not Jem’s.
As an aside, Roxy mentions if she had that much money, she would just make her own movie. This sparks Pizza…
1 hr 12 min
April 30, 2015 5: “Battle of The Bands”
Synopsis: “The Holograms rush to save Synergy from being discovered by Eric Raymond. By the night of the Battle of the Bands, Raymond and the Misfits are desperate for some way to ensure victory over their rivals. A golden opportunity presents itself when Ashley tries to end her dealings with them. Can the Holograms save Jem and Ashley in time to win the contest?”
Summary: Eric Raymond’s private detective, Malone, discovers Synergy’s secret location. Setting off Synergy’s “intruder” alert, Malone snaps some photos of his discovery and then violently smashes Synergy with a conveniently placed chair, doing considerable damage to her hardware.
Malone: “Shut up or I’ll smash you to smithereens!”
Synergy manages to send a warning to Jerrica in the rockin’ roadster, and the Holograms immediately make haste to come to her rescue. Oddly enough, instead of checking on Synergy, the Holograms decide to follow Malone (disguised as a different vehicle; but how when Synergy was damaged?). Malone makes his way to the “Bureau of Records” and requests ownership papers for the Starlight Drive-in. After tailing Malone, the Holograms determine that he must have been employed by Raymond when they see him driving into Starlight Music.
Back at Starlight Music, Malone meets with Raymond, showing him the photos of Synergy and disclosing not only her secret location, but the owner of the drive-in: Emmett Benton, Jerrica’s father. With this information alone, Malone suggests that Jerrica and Jem can only be one and the same person. Raymond is quick to dismiss the correlation and claims he’s seen Jerrica and Jem together, so they clearly can’t be the same person. Putting aside the Jem/Jerrica debate, Raymond sets his eyes on the price: Synergy.
The Holograms regroup at the drive-in to check on Synergy. In a bit of a twist, Synergy turns out to be okay. As soon as Malone discovered her secret, she created a hologram of herself, which made Malone think he had destroyed her. With Synergy’s whereabouts compromised, the Holograms smartly dismantle and relocate her to Starlight Mansion. Much to the chagrin of Zipper and Eric Raymond, by the time they arrive, all they discover is an empty room.
At Starlight Mansion, the Holograms successfully reassemble Synergy in a hidden room.
(Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “She’s Got The Power”)
RAINBOW BEAMS FROM SYNERGY’S EYES. FIRE BOLT ARROWS.
The Misfits arrive at Eric Raymond’s office, demanding that he do something since the battle of the bands are later that night. They’re interrupted by Ashley’s outburst and she renounces her interest in the band and returns the money they gave her. Pizzazz and Rxy take their leave, while Stormer stays behind for a moment, showing some reluctance (and possibly some guilt) for leaving Ashley behind.
Eric: “Look, why don’t you girls get ready for the concert. Just leave her with me.”
At Starlight Mansion, the Holograms are picking out the outfits they want to wear for the concert; they’re good spirits are interrupted by an ominous phone call from Ashley, who says Eric Raymond is holding her captive. Eric stipulates that Jem and the Holograms have just 30 minutes to get to Starlight drive-in, and not a word to anyone else, or Ashley pays the price (just call the cops, Jerrica!). The Holograms will not let Eric blackmail them, so they decide to rescue Ashely. Rio enters and senses something odd is going on, but Jem insists that he should trust her.
Back stage at the battle of the bands, The Misfits grab Ashley and lock her in a chest. Feeling bad for Ashley’s situation, she tries to comfort her, but the Misfits exert their influence on her and convince her to leave Ashley behind.
In the sound booth, Pizzazz takes the opportunity to goad Rio by suggesting that Jem chickened…
56 min
April 19, 2015 4: “Frame Up”
Synopsis: “The Holograms are scheduled to play a concert at a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. When they discover that the Misfits are their opening act, they start to worry. The Misfits bring along Ashley and use her to lure Aja away, hoping that if Aja isn’t there, the Holograms can’t play and the Misfits will headline instead.”
Summary: Fortunately, Aja comes back in time, and they perform. Unfortunately, while the girls are on stage Eric Raymond’s goons steal the money from the concert and frame Jem. Stormer and Ashley team up to tell the truth, and Jem’s name is cleared.
Jem: “Mifits… Stop! Oh Rio…”
Ashley: “You can talk to the wall, Jerrica!”
Dirk Hayes: “Because, honey, I love to see sparks fly!” — Why does he pronounce Holograms, “ho-low-grams?”
Once again, The Misfits manage to coerce Ashley into helping them sabotage the Holograms’ plans to do a concert in Vegas.
Shana and Jem have a heart to heart about the conundrum Jerrica is in with Rio. She’s torn about telling Rio her true identify because of her uncertainty towards how he might react.
(Cue “Deception” music video).
At a casino, Ashely lures Aja into the storage compartment of a charter bus, which The Misfits prompty lock. The bus embarks and the Holograms start to worry about Aja’s whereabouts. Lucky enough for Aja, a couple onboard notice an unsettling smashing noise coming from beneath the bus. After notifying the bus driver about a possible flat tire, he opens the storage compartment and finds Aja. In desperation, Aja, asks a couple of unsavory looking dudes for directions back to the casino (which of course, when suddenly a cowboy on a motorcycle rolls up and offers to take her (“hey pretty lady, I’ll take to the Gold Dust, hop on”). Just when Aja thinks she’s out of the woods, she finds herself in gridlock and tells the cowboy she’s going to run the rest of the way because she’s out of time.
Back at the casino, Rio asks to check The Misfit’s dressing room. Pizzazz seizes the moment and tells Rio: “What’s your hurry? We’re going to win, Rio. I could do great things for you. Dump Jem and I’ll…” (woah, is she propositioning him? Scandelous!) Of course, Rio won’t have it: “You’re not fit to breath the same air as Jem!”
Back to the concert promotor, the Holograms are reminded that there is a penalty clause in their contract for failing to perform, when conveniently, Aja makes an appearance (much to the relief of the band).
(Cue “Too Close” music video).
After The Misfits blame Ashely for screwing up and letting Aja get away, Eric calls in tells the band there’s an impending commotion. When the police start searching the casino, he instructs them to make sure the police check Jem’s room. Without divulging his dastardly plan, he tells The Misfits to wait and see. While Ashley overhears some of the conversation, Stormer finds Ashely and they confide in each other. Ashley says that Pizzazz and Roxy scare her. Stormer admits: “Ya, they scare me too sometimes.” This is an early moment in the series where we start to see Stormer’s soft side. She’s clearly not as willing to cross the line as some of the other members.
Changing scenes, Zipper and his goons steal the concert money and plant it in Jem’s dressing room, framing Jem for the robbery. The Misfits suggest to the police that they search Jem’s room (isn’t that kind of suspicous?). Jem is then arrested and taken away in handcuffs, how embarassing. But how could she rob the casino while she was on stage performing? Ashely comes to the rescue and testifies that she overheard The Misfits plotting to plant the money and make Jem take the fall. Of course, The Misfits’ rebuttal is that Ashely “can’t be more than 12” and because she lives with them, she’d say anything (that’s actually a salient point). Suddenly, a cloa…
1 hr 2 min
April 04, 20153: “Kimber’s Rebellion”
Synopsis: “Jem and the Holograms are heading to Paris to film their first music video. Kimber’s not having much fun though since she thinks Jem is getting too much attention. Eric Raymond recognizes this upon her return and makes Kimber an offer to pursue a solo career. One of the Starlight Girls, Ashley, allies herself with the Misfits, while Rio continues to struggle with his feelings for Jem and Jerrica.”
In the closing half of the episode, Alex, Aleen, and Tempest go over some trivia for episode 3 and talk about animation mishaps, from wardrobe malfunctions to colouring inaccuracies.
Trivia:
Kimber’s hair turns pink during the “Twilight in Paris” music video. This is the first of many times that this happens throughout the series.
When Rio goes after Kimber, her sleeve changes to a different outfit when she pulls away from him.
This is the 1st time that there are no Misfits songs sung.
This is also the first time that Jem and the Holograms leave the country to travel to Paris, France.
Towards the end of “I Got Eye on You,” Jem’s tights are missing.
When The Misfits are leaving the boat, Roxy’s dress has changed from “Let The Music Play” to “Twilight in Paris.”
Duration: 1:21:46
Present: Alex, Aleen, Tempest.
Episode Links
Episode 3: “Kimber’s Rebellion”
“Twilight in Paris”
“Gettin’ Down to Business”
“I Got My Eye on You”
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1 hr 22 min
March 23, 20152: “Disaster”
Synopsis: Joining Alex and Aleen this week is newcomer Sabriel. We pick up where things left off in episode one with the epic cliff hanger of Starlight house being set ablaze.
With the Holograms and Starlight girls homeless, Howard Sands generously offers to temporarily let them stay in the mansion that’s being given away in the battle of the bands contest (plus the winner gets a movie contract). Naturally, the Misfits become enraged at the news and work with Eric Raymund to devise a nefarious plan to bomb the mansion. If the Misfits can’t have what they want, then no one can! Zipper, Eric’s hired goon, decides the stealthiest place for a bomb is under a couch cushin (where does Eric find such incompetence?)
Listen in to find out what happens (spoiler, the Misfits do not win).
Duration: 57:11
Present: Alex, Aleen, Sabriel.
Episode Links
Episode 2: “Disaster”
“Like A dream”
“Click/Clash”
“Makin’ Mischief”
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58 min
March 15, 20151: “The Beginning”
Synopsis: “Starlight Music’s Jerrica Benton confronts co-owner Eric Raymond over a rigged band contest to promote The Misfits. Posing as singer Jem, she steals the show. Eric challenges her to a new contest where winner takes all plus a movie deal.”
In our inaugural episode, Alex, Aleen, and K. Tempest Bradford discuss the pilot episode of Jem and the Holograms. Debuting on Oct 6, 1985, Jem made an explosive entrance onto our TV sets with its catchy pop/rock musical interludes, high octane action, love triangles, and dark themes involving death, abandonment, jealousy, substance abuse, and more.
The gang also got around to some of the news involving the upcoming live action Jem movie, the new IDW comic series, and the controversy surrounding the changes involving the sexual orientation of key characters such as Kimber and Stormer.
In the post show segment, stick around to hear our thoughts on the changes being made to Kimber and Stormer in the forthcoming IDW comic series, the dearth of appropriate well written comics for children, how the comic industry is still primarily male dominated, and how Spiderman is generally a boring character and what we can do to make him more interesting.
Duration: 1:21:29
Present: Alex, Aleen, K. Tempest Bradford.
Episode Links
Episode 1: The Beginning
“I Love That Kimber/Stormer Is Canon! But Did You Have To Erase The Bisexuals Again?”
IDW’s preview of Jem, issue 1
Sophie Campbell on Wikipedia
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57 min
October 29, 2009 Partners
From Living Torah (Volume 68, Episode 269)

A visit by the president and board members of the UJA-Federation.

Also in this Episode:
* Live in the Moment
* The Rebbe’s House
* Spare the Rod
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September 10, 2009 Over the Top
From Living Torah (Volume 66, Episode 262)

Rabbis Yosef Goldstein and Mendel Baumgarten recall a memorable Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah, 1956.

Also in this Episode:
* Challenge Seeker
* Panim
* Standing Before G-d and Man
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September 03, 2009 Sweet Year
From Living Torah (Volume 66, Episode 261)

During Tishrei, Jews wish each other “a sweet year” — but this means healthy sweetness.
May the problems with your blood-sugar levels be switched to healthy sweetness.

Also in this Episode:
* Turn Up the Light
* Selichos
* Hakhel: Top of Mind
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August 27, 2009 All the Amenities
From Living Torah (Volume 65, Episode 260)

Mr. Ron Nachman, Mayor of Ariel, Israel, visits the Rebbe:

You can double the population of Ariel by launching a publicity campaign. Promote the physical amenities that the residents will enjoy, in addition to all the spiritual amenities, which are especially necessary in the Holy Land.

Also in this Episode:
* Guardian at the Gates
* Niggun Utzu Eitza-Ach Tzaddikim
* “Check Your Mezuzahs”
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